Yogesh Soni, class Valedictorian, listens to the National Anthem during the Henry Abbott Technical High School 2014 Graduation Ceremony, on Thursday, June 19, 2014, held at the Western Connecticut State University O'Neill Center. less

Yogesh Soni, class Valedictorian, listens to the National Anthem during the Henry Abbott Technical High School 2014 Graduation Ceremony, on Thursday, June 19, 2014, held at the Western Connecticut State ... more

2014 graduates cheer after their last classmate had received their diploma during the Henry Abbott Technical High School 2014 Graduation Ceremony, on Thursday, June 19, 2014, held at the Western Connecticut State University O'Neill Center. less

2014 graduates cheer after their last classmate had received their diploma during the Henry Abbott Technical High School 2014 Graduation Ceremony, on Thursday, June 19, 2014, held at the Western Connecticut ... more

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Carley Thompson, 18, of New Milford, adjusts her mortar board on her way into the Henry Abbott Technical High School 2014 Graduation Ceremony, on Thursday, June 19, 2014, held at the Western Connecticut State University O'Neill Center. less

Carley Thompson, 18, of New Milford, adjusts her mortar board on her way into the Henry Abbott Technical High School 2014 Graduation Ceremony, on Thursday, June 19, 2014, held at the Western Connecticut State ... more

Gina Meyers and Jose Alves, lead the Class of 2014 into the Henry Abbott Technical High School 2014 Graduation Ceremony, on Thursday, June 19, 2014, held at the Western Connecticut State University O'Neill Center. less

Gina Meyers and Jose Alves, lead the Class of 2014 into the Henry Abbott Technical High School 2014 Graduation Ceremony, on Thursday, June 19, 2014, held at the Western Connecticut State University O'Neill ... more

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Henry Abbott Technical High School 2014 Graduation Ceremony, on Thursday, June 19, 2014, held at the Western Connecticut State University O'Neill Center.

Henry Abbott Technical High School 2014 Graduation Ceremony, on Thursday, June 19, 2014, held at the Western Connecticut State University O'Neill Center.

Gabriella Cecere, 17, of Danbury, sings the National Anthem during the Henry Abbott Technical High School 2014 Graduation Ceremony, on Thursday, June 19, 2014, held at the Western Connecticut State University O'Neill Center. less

Gabriella Cecere, 17, of Danbury, sings the National Anthem during the Henry Abbott Technical High School 2014 Graduation Ceremony, on Thursday, June 19, 2014, held at the Western Connecticut State University ... more

Matthew Lostocco, of Danbury, pulls away from his mom Debbie Lostocco and looks to see if anyone saw the kiss she just gave him before the Henry Abbott Technical High School 2014 Graduation Ceremony, on Thursday, June 19, 2014, held at the Western Connecticut State University O'Neill Center. less

Matthew Lostocco, of Danbury, pulls away from his mom Debbie Lostocco and looks to see if anyone saw the kiss she just gave him before the Henry Abbott Technical High School 2014 Graduation Ceremony, on ... more

Shaya Jefferson lets out a little screem after her name was announced when she received her diploma during the Henry Abbott Technical High School 2014 Graduation Ceremony, on Thursday, June 19, 2014, held at the Western Connecticut State University O'Neill Center. less

Shaya Jefferson lets out a little screem after her name was announced when she received her diploma during the Henry Abbott Technical High School 2014 Graduation Ceremony, on Thursday, June 19, 2014, held at ... more

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Henry Abbott Technical High School 2014 Graduation Ceremony, on Thursday, June 19, 2014, held at the Western Connecticut State University O'Neill Center.

Henry Abbott Technical High School 2014 Graduation Ceremony, on Thursday, June 19, 2014, held at the Western Connecticut State University O'Neill Center.

Principal Stacy Butkus speaks to the graduating class during the Henry Abbott Technical High School 2014 Graduation Ceremony, on Thursday, June 19, 2014, held at the Western Connecticut State University O'Neill Center. less

Principal Stacy Butkus speaks to the graduating class during the Henry Abbott Technical High School 2014 Graduation Ceremony, on Thursday, June 19, 2014, held at the Western Connecticut State University O'Neill ... more

Sarah Bicking, 17, of Southbury, is all smiles after receiving a hank shake from Conn State Senator Michael McLachlan during the Henry Abbott Technical High School 2014 Graduation Ceremony, on Thursday, June 19, 2014, held at the Western Connecticut State University O'Neill Center. less

Sarah Bicking, 17, of Southbury, is all smiles after receiving a hank shake from Conn State Senator Michael McLachlan during the Henry Abbott Technical High School 2014 Graduation Ceremony, on Thursday, June ... more

Class President Jose Alves receives his diploma and a hank shake from Principal Stacy Butkus during the Henry Abbott Technical High School 2014 Graduation Ceremony, on Thursday, June 19, 2014, held at the Western Connecticut State University O'Neill Center. less

Class President Jose Alves receives his diploma and a hank shake from Principal Stacy Butkus during the Henry Abbott Technical High School 2014 Graduation Ceremony, on Thursday, June 19, 2014, held at the ... more

Zuleyma Barradas, 18, of Bethel, left, Ashley Bahr, 17, of New Milford, and Zaida Coraizaca, 18, of Danbury, right, wave to family and friends before the start of the Henry Abbott Technical High School 2014 Graduation Ceremony, on Thursday, June 19, 2014, held at the Western Connecticut State University O'Neill Center. less

Zuleyma Barradas, 18, of Bethel, left, Ashley Bahr, 17, of New Milford, and Zaida Coraizaca, 18, of Danbury, right, wave to family and friends before the start of the Henry Abbott Technical High School 2014 ... more

Gabriella Cecere, 17, had tears in her eyes after the Henry Abbott Technical High School 2014 Graduation Ceremony, on Thursday, June 19, 2014. She said they were tears of joy and she was "happy to be graduating with my best friend" Katrina Fyler, of New Milford. The ceremony was held at the Western Connecticut State University O'Neill Center.

Gabriella Cecere, 17, had tears in her eyes after the Henry Abbott Technical High School 2014 Graduation Ceremony, on Thursday, June 19, 2014. She said they were tears of joy and she was "happy to be graduating